How Do I... Configure SonicWALL VPN Connections?

Takeaway: Whether you are talking security or user experience, properly configuring any VPN connection is essential. Here are the basic configuration steps you need to take when configuring the SonicWALL PRO 1260 series router for VPN tunneling.
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Hundreds of thousands of organizations turn to SonicWALL hardware to fulfill their firewall and network switching needs. SonicWALL firewalls also power effective VPN connections, providing secure remote access for everyone from mobile employees to executive staff.

Here are the most common steps required for configuring SonicWALL VPN connections. While this article describes administering SonicWALL VPN tunnels using the manufacturer's popular PRO 1260 series router, the steps are quite similar for other SonicWALL models, too.
Essentially, there are three steps to the process: Configuring the SonicWALL firewall, creating VPN user accounts and installing and configuring the SonicWALL Global VPN Client.

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